Behind Gnarls: The backstory of The New School’s climate change-fleeing, Vogue’ology-loving narwhal mascot

The Student Leadership and Involvement office at The New School rebranded the mascot into Gnarls Narwhal at the beginning of the fall 2021 semester. The office intended to create a more fitting mascot for The New School. Illustration by Caroline McKenzie

Get to know the real Gnarls. The New School mascot, Gnarls Narwhal, has always remained a mystery across campus. However, with a fresh new look and a more…